The terrorists, attempting to infiltrate from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to execute attacks within India, were trapped and eliminated after contact was established. This follows Operation Shatru in Kishtwar on November 5, where similar intelligence-driven tactics led to another triumph. These operations highlight a strategic shift: proactive, input-based strikes that trap and eliminate threats, minimizing civilian and security force casualties.
Sharp Decline in Terror Incidents: 70% Drop Since 2020
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data presented to a parliamentary panel reveals a staggering 70% decline in terror incidents in Jammu & Kashmir. From 286 incidents in 2019 – the year Article 370 was abrogated, placing direct central control – numbers plummeted to 111 in 2020, 95 in 2021, 65 in 2022, 15 in 2023, and just 5 reported in 2024 so far. This mirrors the near-eradication of Naxalism, once India's biggest internal security threat in 2010. Affected districts have shrunk from 126 in 2014 to 3-4 today, aligning with the government's 2026 goal.
Security personnel martyrdoms have also fallen dramatically: 58 in 2020, 29 in 2021, 26 in 2022, and 11 in 2023. Infiltration attempts dropped from 141 in 2019 (with 142 terrorists eliminated) to controlled levels, proving intelligence and joint forces are reigning in Pakistan-backed terrorism.
Border Security Architecture: From BSF to ITBP
India's border management relies on specialized Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). BSF guards Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders; ITBP secures the Indo-China Line of Actual Control (LAC); SSB handles Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan; Assam Rifles oversees Indo-Myanmar. The Indian Army manages the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. CRPF tackles internal threats like Naxalism via COBRA commandoes and election duties, while CISF protects critical infrastructure such as airports and ISRO.
Intelligence coordination is pivotal through Multi-Agency Centre (MAC), Subsidiary MACs, National Security Council Secretariat under the NSA, NTRO for technical intel, and Unified Command Structures in high-insurgency states.
Challenges and Tech-Driven Solutions
Despite progress, challenges persist: rugged terrains (Siachen glaciers, North East forests), harsh climates, porous unfenced segments (over 500 km in West Bengal-Bangladesh), smuggling of arms/drugs, human trafficking, and state-sponsored militancy from PoK launch pads backed by Pakistan and China.
Solutions include AI-based UAV swarms, smart fencing, satellite monitoring, night vision, biometric systems, all-weather border roads, and community intelligence networks in border villages. Filling CAPF vacancies, joint training, and incentivizing troops are crucial for sustainable internal security.
India's declining terror graph signals a secure future, but sustained vigilance is imperative. With operations like Pimple, the nation honors its forces' sacrifices while advancing toward terrorism-free borders.
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